Music librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Music librarian gender statistics
58.0% of music librarians are women and 42.0% of music librarians are men.
- Female, 58.0%
- Male, 42.0%
Music librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.0% |
| Male | 42.0% |
Music librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,294
Female income
$51,049
Music librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music librarian positions over time. Currently, 58.0% of music librarians are female.
Music librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.11% | 65.89% |
| 2011 | 34.01% | 65.99% |
| 2012 | 37.53% | 62.47% |
| 2013 | 36.98% | 63.02% |
| 2014 | 35.21% | 64.79% |
| 2015 | 38.06% | 61.94% |
| 2016 | 37.92% | 62.08% |
| 2017 | 41.63% | 58.37% |
| 2018 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2019 | 36.90% | 63.10% |
| 2020 | 39.63% | 60.37% |
| 2021 | 42.02% | 57.98% |
Music librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared music librarians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technician's helper and exhibit technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Librarian | 8% | 92% |
| Children's Librarian | 11% | 89% |
| High School Librarian | 15% | 85% |
| Music Librarian | 42% | 58% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Music librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music librarians is White, which makes up 76.9% of all music librarians. Comparatively, 7.8% of music librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of music librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Music librarian race
| Music librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Music librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how music librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.85% | 6.44% | 4.88% | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 80.79% | 7.13% | 4.98% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 79.77% | 6.52% | 5.41% | 6.23% |
| 2013 | 80.47% | 7.23% | 4.20% | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 80.01% | 6.82% | 4.69% | 6.35% |
| 2015 | 78.38% | 7.38% | 5.09% | 6.69% |
| 2016 | 78.80% | 6.96% | 5.33% | 6.79% |
| 2017 | 78.76% | 7.28% | 5.01% | 6.49% |
| 2018 | 79.38% | 6.67% | 4.17% | 7.90% |
| 2019 | 81.12% | 6.10% | 3.78% | 6.84% |
| 2020 | 77.87% | 6.54% | 4.31% | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 76.87% | 6.46% | 4.91% | 7.82% |
Music librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian music librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown music librarians have the lowest average salary at $52,863.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,863 |
| White | $54,499 |
| Black or African American | $55,637 |
| Asian | $57,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,946 |
Average music librarian age
See how the average age of music librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music librarian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43.5 | 51.5 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 48 |
Music librarian age breakdown
The average age of music librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the music librarian population.
Music librarian age breakdown
| Music Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Music librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for music librarians is bachelor's degree, with 72% of music librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Music librarians by degree level
| Music librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Music librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,624 annually. With a Master's degree, music librarians earn a median annual income of $63,991 compared to $52,515 for music librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,991 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,515 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,624 |
Music librarian employment statistics
Most music librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where music librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music librarians work.
Music librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Music librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the music librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Music librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 11% |
| Government | 3% |
Music librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for music librarians are education, media and non profits.
Music librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Media | 9% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Music librarian turnover and employment statistics
Music librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music librarian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 2.36% |
| 2012 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 2.38% |
| 2014 | 2.56% |
| 2015 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 1.46% |
Average music librarian tenure
The average music librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 487 music librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Music librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Music librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music librarians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| English Professor | 12.94% | 20,821 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 5,355 |
| Music Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar music librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| English Professor | 12.94% | 20,821 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 5,355 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by music librarians
The most common foreign language among music librarians is Spanish at 43.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.7% and German is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- Spanish, 43.1%
- French, 13.7%
- German, 9.8%
- Chinese, 7.8%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Other, 19.7%
Music librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| French | 13.7% |
| German | 9.8% |
| Chinese | 7.8% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Other | 19.7% |
